Custodian

Chickasha Public Schools•Chickasha, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian's primary purpose is to maintain the school facility in proper operating condition. This includes maintaining, cleaning, disinfecting, and ensuring safety so that the full educational use of the school facility is possible at all times. The role involves a variety of tasks to keep buildings and premises neat, clean, and free of hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency.
Custodial experience, preferably in a school or related work environment.
Physically capable of performing prescribed duties.
Ability to read warning labels and safety documents.
Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions.
Familiarity with machinery used in cleaning.
Ability to relate courteously with students and adults.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Familiarity with cleaning products and chemicals.
Proficient in multitasking.
Maintain confidentiality.
Dependable and punctual.
Good health and high energy level.
Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs or more.
Ability to climb and descend a ladder.
Extensive kneeling, crawling, and bending.
Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.
Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting.
Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Comply with School Board Policy and Federal, State, and District professional development requirements.
Vacuum, sweep, dust, mop, wax, and buff according to schedule.
Be alert to safety conditions and report or render unsafe conditions safe as soon as possible.
Be alert to repair work that needs to be done.
Prepare orders for supplies as needed and submit to the Head Custodian.
Visually inspect all building areas daily for needed supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap.
Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, grounds, and play areas neat, clean, and free of hazards (limbs, snow, ice, trash, etc.) at all times.
Perform assigned daily tasks on time.
Communicate and confer frequently with the Head Custodian.
Keep custodial supply closets neat and clean.
Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage, use, and disposal of chemicals, trash, rubbish, waste, and bloodborne contaminated items.
Move furniture and/or equipment within the building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by the supervisor.
Remain on the work-site premises during work shift schedule unless excused by supervisor.
Make such minor building repairs as an individual is capable of performing.
Perform such maintenance chores as grass cutting, edging, and trimming as directed by supervisor.
Secure and lock all entrances to buildings.
If applicable, open the building(s) each day.
Raise and lower the U.S. and Oklahoma Flags daily.
If applicable, check the overflow drains in the basement daily.
Clean and maintain all restrooms hourly located in the assigned area(s).
Keep restrooms supplied with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.
Be on call as needed, above regular hours.
Attend custodial training meetings as scheduled by the supervisor.
Comply with all items contained in the district’s Hazard Communication Program.
Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator.
Remove trash regularly and appropriately.
Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons, and personnel.
Use good judgment at all times.
Complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the district that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.